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A hero will choose the world over you, a villain would kill the world for you.

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-Chapter 12 - Leo's point of view...

The image of her doesn't let me doze off to sleep. Her teary brown eyes, her quivering soft pink lips, and her little breathy whimpers don't leave my mind for a single second. How frightened she looked on top of that counter, made me want to go back and kill that guy slowly.

I don't understand what's happening to me. This was not normal. I'm even having trouble sleeping without her here in my arms.

She was becoming an addiction I can't afford or touch.

Maybe, I'm a little frustrated and I'm clinging onto her for peace of mind… because that's what it feels like when I'm with her. It feels like I'm on cloud 9, away from the problems that linger in the shadow just waiting for an opportunity to resurface and knock me right back down to earth.

"Knock, knock." It was soft faint knocks. If it wasn't so quiet inside here, I wouldn't have heard it.

I ignored it. Closing my eyes knowing exactly who it is. Just silently praying that this bitch would just go away. I was not in the mood to withstand my mother's bullshit, today...

For once in her life, could she just leave me the heck alone.

"Knock, knock" A sigh emitted from my lips as I get off the mattress. Doesn't she have to attend to her husband or something… Damn it... Why does she have to bother me, so late at night?

This bitch… if only I could decapitate her and sink her corpse in a creek, I would. But that wouldn't be fun at all.

It would be an easy way out for that bitch. It's not worth all the shit, she has made me and my brother go through living with her.

"Fuck, " I breathe out when I'm in front of the door. Reminding myself to stay calm, quiet, and still. It was just going to be the usual, she's going to talk a lot of bullshit. Do whatever drains out her anger, and then leave. Nothing was new under the sun. At least she didn't go to Kevin.

When I opened the door my small frown smoothed out when my eyes landed on the small figure standing there with her head low. She seemed anxious standing there playing with the hem of her large black t-shirt… as she has her lower lip pulled in between her teeth.

Her swollen cheek seemed to be better now. That bastard is lucky to be alive and still breathing after putting his hands on my little step-sister….

If he ever crosses path with me, again. He would regret doing so.

She peeked up through her long dark eyelashes. Her cheeks got a noticeable pinker tint than usual. Her shyness intrigues me.

My head tilts a little to the right as a sensation in my chest starts swirling inside, when she gets much rosier in the face as she eyed me.

This was not the first time she sees me without a shirt on. Yet… She still blushed like it's her first time seeing me like this. She's pure.

"Need something? "

She nods shyly as she starts avoiding my gaze. The corner of my lips twitched up a little at her reaction to my stare. It's cute.

She was even cuter when she was eyeing the strippers on the stage like they were art pieces that should be admired for having strength in moving the way they do on those steel poles.

If she had a cellphone she would have probably asked them for a photo and an autograph.

"I can't sleep so... can I… sleep here… with you? Leo. " She avoided my stare when she let out those words. She goes back to nibbling on her bottom lip, as a little frown display on her soft features.

Was that a nervous tick of hers whenever she's nervous?

"Sure." I step aside and she slowly makes her way inside the room.

She makes herself to the mattress. A feeling of satisfaction took over my whole body when I watched her get on my bed… And lay there waiting for me…. Her big brown eyes stilled on mine, probably trying to catch a glimpse of what I'm thinking when I gaze at her the way I do.

I never will get tired of staring at those dark eyes.

Quickly, making myself to my bed and sliding in. I pull her into a hug and noticeably her tense muscles loosen up. Her strawberry mix with a kiwi scent filled the cold air.

In seconds she fell asleep, her soft snores filled the quiet room.

My eyes stilled on her sleepy face. It surprised me she lied to her father about what happened. I honestly never thought she would lie so convincingly like that, especially to her father.

When I was about to close my eyes, one pair of heavy footsteps made itself down the hall.

It's probably Kevin's.

He likes to sneak out at night and sleep in the park or in the vehicle. It was a weird habit of his whenever he can't fall asleep in his bed. The nightmares are getting worse for him if he's doing that again.

I may be furious with him, but I know deep down he only did what he did because Emma is not giving him any attention that he's seeking from her. He's like a child that needs validation and attention from someone. And unfortunately, He craves hers.

He is vindictive and possessive. Short-tempered and problematic. I wouldn't be surprised if he kills me because she has given me the attention he yearns for deep down.

Softly getting myself off the mattress, I quickly head to the bedroom door.

I make myself quickly through the long dark hallway and down the flight of stairs as quietly as possible. Kevin was already turning the doorknob to head out the door.

"Kevin. " When he heard his name, he turned his head around and stopped his whole movement to eye me in confusion.

"What do you want now? Leon. " He glared at me. I knew it. He's pissed.

"Just come upstairs. "

"Why?" He narrows his eyes, which seemed to be filled with resentment and annoyance.

"Emma's in my bed." His jaw clenched as his glare intensified when he heard these words.

"Well, good for you, Leon." The bitterness in his tone seeped out a little. In his grey hard eyes, irritation started swirling in them. He turned around and opened the door, ready to step out into the chilly night air that was surging in through the doorway.

"She's sleeping so come upstairs, man.

Don't look at me like that, you just have to leave before she wakes up."

"And what if she wakes up before I could leave.

Then what? ”He voices out. Now, this is new to see from him. When did he start caring about the aftermath? He usually just does it and that's it.

Where did this hesitation of his come from?

"Then I'll tell her that I invited you.

Problem solved. " He throws me a look not believing my words, as he closes back the door stopping the airflow from consuming the warmth.

"Come on, before our mother catches us in the hallway. " We slowly make ourselves upstairs, quietly.

Kevin seemed to hesitate on following me down the dark hallway. He probably thinks I'm joking with him or… Is he scared of Emma's reaction if she wakes up before he leaves?

When I open the door, I see the little angel sleeping form. She looked so small on top of that large mattress.

Kevin steps inside the dim room and when he spotted her, he silently watches her as if he has finally found a drug strong enough to numb his pain.

He didn't waste time taking off his dark sweater and slipping off his black running shoes as he slowly navigated his way towards the mattress.

The moment... He lay down beside her, he enclosed his left arm around her waist, harshly pulling her towards his chest.

"Kevin be gentle with her." I slid myself into the bed.

"Shut up. "He whispered as his muscles visibly loosened up. And just like the angel, he was out like a light in seconds.

I don't know... What I'm going to do with these two fools.

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Merry Christmas guys❤️🥳. And sorry for updating so late at night.